Burwood Park, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 5DW

Set behind gates in the heart of Burwood Park, Pondfield House is an impressive detached residence extending to over 9,000 sq. ft., with beautifully proportioned lateral living spaces, six bedrooms and a south-facing garden occupying approximately 0.6 acres.

Designed and built by Ilife Developments, the house combines classical architecture with an expansive contemporary layout tailored to modern family life. Red-brick elevations, tall sash windows and a columned entrance give the house a sense of formality on arrival, while inside, the interiors unfold with remarkable scale and fluidity.

The entrance hall is particularly striking, centred around a sweeping curved staircase beneath double-height ceilings. From here, the principal reception spaces flow naturally across the ground floor. At the centre of the plan sits a vast kitchen, dining and family room, where bespoke cabinetry, stone surfaces and a substantial island are arranged around garden views and direct access onto a covered loggia designed for outdoor entertaining. Full-width glazing draws light deep into the space throughout the day.

Adjoining reception rooms create flexibility for both formal and informal living, including a generous drawing room, a separate dining room, a cinema room and a TV room connected directly to the kitchen. A utility and boot room sit discreetly to one side, alongside access to the integrated garages.

One of the house’s most practical features is the self-contained annexe accommodation, accessed via a secondary staircase and private entrance, making it equally suited to guests, staff, older children or multi-generational living.

The first floor is arranged around a galleried landing and comprises four bedroom suites. The principal suite spans an impressive footprint, complete with a private balcony overlooking the garden, a dressing room and a large marble bathroom. A second suite extends from front to back with its own dressing room and ensuite, while two further bedrooms provide excellent family accommodation.

The second floor functions almost as an apartment in itself, with additional bedrooms, a bathroom, dressing room and kitchenette facilities, offering exceptional versatility.

Outside, the rear garden has a wonderfully private feel, bordered by mature planting and backing onto greenway land. Broad terraces provide ample space for entertaining, while the lawn stretches away from the house, reinforcing the sense of scale and seclusion. To the front, a sweeping block-paved driveway provides extensive parking in addition to the twin garages.

Burwood Park remains one of Surrey’s most established private estates, known for its gated roads, mature woodland and peaceful setting, while still offering straightforward access into London. Walton-on-Thames station is within easy reach, providing direct services to London Waterloo, while nearby Weybridge and Cobham offer an excellent selection of restaurants, boutiques and private members’ clubs. The area is also exceptionally well placed for many of Surrey’s leading schools, including ACS Cobham, Reeds, Danes Hill and St George’s College.